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Top 5 oldest companies still in operation

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The 5 oldest companies still in operation by year founded: Kongo Gumi (Japan, construction), Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan (Japan, hotel), and more.

Snapshot · 2026-09-01

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  1. 1

    Kongo Gumi (Japan, construction)

    founded 578

  2. 2

    Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan (Japan, hotel)

    founded 705

  3. 3

    Koman (Japan, hotel)

    founded 717

  4. 4

    Hoshi Ryokan (Japan, hotel)

    founded 718

  5. 5

    Genda Shigyo (Japan, ceremonial paper)

    founded 771